Automotive News (Page 740)

Automotive News

This section of Torque News provides the latest auto news and updates from the car manufacturers. Every day number of news stories and editorials are published here that give our readers an overview of what is happening in the automotive industry. Read this section daily to find out about new cars, vehicle reviews and car pictures. Torque News is an automotive news website by Hareyan Publishing, LLC, dedicated to covering the latest news, reviews and opinions about the car industry.

New 2016 BMW M3 Sedan uses high tech to achieve more with less

By Denis Flierl on May 8, 2015 - 8:10AM

BMW has given us a glimpse of the new 2016 M3 Sedan and it gets a few changes inside and out.

Ford Teases the 2016 Mustang GT California Special - Hints to Others

By Patrick Rall on May 7, 2015 - 4:21PM

Ford Motor Company has just issued the image above, showing the rear deck lid badge of the 2016 Ford Mustang GT California Special, which the company states is just one of the new packages coming for the 2016 model year pony car.

Meet the World's Quickest C7 Corvette, Packing 3,500hp

By Patrick Rall on May 7, 2015 - 3:56PM

A video has surfaced online showing a super modified 2014 Chevrolet Corvette Stingray that is packing some 3,500 horsepower – making it what I believe to be the quickest and the meanest looking C7 in the world.

Toyota reveals cool 2015 RAV4 rally racer

By John Goreham on May 7, 2015 - 3:20PM

Toyota’s 2015 RAV4 goes rally racing. OK it’s not a Subie STI, but is still cool. Sort of.

2015 Lexus RX 350 vs. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4X4

2015 Lexus RX 350 AWD vs. Jeep Wrangler Unlimited Sahara 4x4 – which to buy?

By John Goreham on May 7, 2015 - 2:51PM

In this matchup of seemingly unrelated vehicles, we compare two darlings of suburbia to highlight the strengths of each. Which would you choose?

Nissan Titan Truckumentary #6 Released, Plus a Free Ringtone

By Aaron Turpen on May 7, 2015 - 2:35PM

In this latest installment of the Truckumentary series on the 2016 Nissan Titan XD, the company explores their new relationship with Cummins, maker of the diesel engine. This all-American pickup with best-in-class everything comes to showrooms this fall.

2016 Ford F150 V8 Can Run on Propane, Natural Gas

By Patrick Rall on May 7, 2015 - 1:17PM

Ford Motor Company has announced that when the 2016 F150 pickups go on sale, there will be an option to upfit the 5.0L V8 to run on propane or compressed natural gas – making the F150 the only truck in the half ton segment that can run on these alternative fuels.

2015 Subaru XV lineup gets another round of price cuts in Australia

By Denis Flierl on May 7, 2015 - 8:02AM

The 2015 Subaru XV crossover gets more price cuts in Australia. Why are prices dropping down under?

Vipers Falter at Laguna Seca, Continue Prepping for LeMans

By Patrick Rall on May 6, 2015 - 5:55PM

This past weekend was one of the worst for the modern Dodge Viper endurance racing teams, with a fluke accident a few laps into the race taking the #33 Viper Exchange GT3-R out of commission, but the team continues prepping for their 24 Hours of LeMans entry later this year.

2015 Corvette Z06 Comes to Forza Horizon 2

By Patrick Rall on May 6, 2015 - 1:04PM

Those Chevrolet performance fans who are involved in the gaming world will be happy to hear that the 2015 Corvette Z06 coupe has come to Forza Horizon 2 as part of the May car pack, bringing the most track capable Corvette of all time to one of the greatest open-world racing games of all time.

Yahoo Autos calls 2015 Toyota Tacoma a 10-lowest rated car

By John Goreham on May 6, 2015 - 12:52PM

A publication we respect makes an error in judgment. Here’s why.

New Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang Features World Class Brakes

By Patrick Rall on May 6, 2015 - 11:40AM

The 2015 Ford Shelby GT350 Mustang is expected to be the best handling Mustang of all time and a big part of the GT350 handling excellence is the high tech braking system – featuring a design that is unlike any American car from any of the Detroit automakers.

Canadian spec 2016 Subaru WRX is missing key safety feature

By Denis Flierl on May 6, 2015 - 8:13AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX gets safer, but not as safe as the U.S. spec 2016 WRX. What is missing on the 2016 Canadian WRX?

2015 Toyota Sienna named best 3-row for families

2015 Toyota Sienna named best 3-row vehicle for families

By John Goreham on May 5, 2015 - 11:07AM

The awards for Toyota’s Sienna keep coming. This time it is the automotive media in love with the van.

3 trims offer more refinement and safety in 2016 Subaru WRX STI

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2015 - 8:43AM

The 2016 Subaru WRX STI is announced in Canada. It comes with new infotainment and more safety features. How much will this cost?

2015 Toyota GT86 CS-R3 Rally Car gets delayed again

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2015 - 8:31AM

The 2015 Toyota GT86 CS-R3 rally car has been delayed again. What is keeping the rear drive rally car from being delivered on time now?

Subaru launches 2015 Subaru Forester in Russia with no 2.0XT [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 5, 2015 - 8:22AM

Subaru announces start of sales of the updated version of the all-wheel drive 2015 Forester SUV in Russia. What new upgrades does the new version get?

The 2016 Chevy Volt Costs Less than the Original

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2015 - 1:14PM

The new 2016 Chevrolet Volt debuted at the 2015 Detroit Auto Show with a new look, a greater all-electric range and improved fuel economy when the gasoline range-extending engine is being relied upon and now we know that this new and improved Chevy Volt will also cost less than the outgoing models.

2015 Ford F150 Sales V6 Engines Selling in Record Numbers

By Patrick Rall on May 4, 2015 - 10:56AM

Sales numbers for the F150 are still down relative to the same months last year, but as more 2015 Ford F150 pickups reach dealerships around the country every day, those numbers are steadily improving and the Motor Company has announced that the EcoBoost V6 engines and the premium trimlines are leading the charge for the 2015 model year.

Mazda finalizing 2016 MX-5 Miata Cup Racecar

By John Goreham on May 4, 2015 - 10:16AM

One of the most popular race series in the world is about to evolve. The 2016 MX-5 Miata racer is being prepared even before the road-car’s launch.

2016 Mazda CX-3 Horsepower and Specifications

2016 Mazda CX-3 Specs released – Horsepower is the story

By John Goreham on May 4, 2015 - 10:08AM

Mazda’s new CX-3 sub-compact crossover is like a smaller CX-5 in more ways than one.

First 2015 Subaru Outback owners get special upgrades in Russia

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2015 - 8:13AM

The all-new 2015 Subaru Outback is launching in Russia. What special off-road upgrades will the first buyers get?

BMW 3 Series celebrates 40 years as brands most successful car

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2015 - 8:03AM

May marks the 40th anniversary of the BMW 3 Series. What makes the iconic car the most successful BMW of all-time?

2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 makes significant progress at Fuji Speedway [video]

By Denis Flierl on May 4, 2015 - 7:43AM

The 2015 Subaru BRZ GT300 performs considerably better at Round 2 of the SUPER GT held at Fuji Speedway.

2015 Honda Fit passes Arizona Desert heat test with flying colors

By Parks McCants on May 3, 2015 - 8:20PM

While we’re assured by Honda that every light car and truck in the lineup is subjected to severe weather testing, Torque News subjected 2015 Fit EX-L to a couple of tests of our own.

2015 Nissan Versa Note Named to 10 Best Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20k List

By Aaron Turpen on May 3, 2015 - 12:33AM

Every year, Kelley Blue Book issues lists of vehicle picks for various categories, one of which is the 10 Tech-Savviest Cars Under $20,000. Since the under $20k market is considered the entry-level market where most younger new car buyers are going, having a title like "tech savvy" is very important.

2015 Subaru Forester, 2015 Subaru Outback, 2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek, 2015 Subaru Legacy

Subaru continues its offensive in April with 4 slick models

By Denis Flierl on May 2, 2015 - 8:01AM

The 2015 Subaru Forester, Outback, XV Crosstrek and Legacy lead Subaru’s onslaught in April. What first ever did these 4 vehicles accomplish for the brand?

Nissan, Infiniti April 2015 Sales Up, Again

By Aaron Turpen on May 1, 2015 - 10:32PM

Nissan continues its trend of increasing sales month-on-month and year-on-year with April 2015 sales hitting 109,848 units in the U.S. Some surprising models are responsible for continued growth this time.

Dodge Challenger Posts Best Sales Ever in April 2015

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2015 - 3:36PM

The sales numbers from the Chrysler Group are in and with 6,771 Dodge Challenger models sold last month, April 2015 is officially the best sales month ever for the modern era of the Challenger.

2015 Ford Mustang Sales Grow in April, Crushing Camaro, Challenger

By Patrick Rall on May 1, 2015 - 11:02AM

The sales boom for the 2015 Ford Mustang continued in April 2015, posting the best sales figures in almost a decade while once again comfortably outselling both the Chevrolet Camaro and the Dodge Challenger – and Mustang sales are likely to continue to improve as we get into the summer months.

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